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May 8, 2024, 6:00 pm
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Fijian Drua culture round squad for Western Force game named

Venina Sauqaqa
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Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne has made just two changes to his match-day 23 as the Drua search for the first ever win in Perth.

In the starting 15, powerful front rower and Player of the Match Haereiti Hetet retains his place at loosehead, alongside Tevita Ikanivere at hooker.

Veteran prop Mesake Doge remains at tighthead with locking pair of Mesake Vocevoce and Isoa Nasilasila remains the same.

Vilive Miramira retains his place at blindside flanker with Kitione Salawa on the openside with captain Meli Derenalagi at number 8.

Peni Matawalu again starts at halfback alongside Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula at flyhalf.

Taniela Rakuro retains his spot on the left wing with Selestino Ravutaumada returning to the right wing position this week.

Michael Naitokani starts at inside centre, with Iosefo Masi outside him. Ilaisa Droasese returns to fullback this week to complete the starting 15.

On the bench, Byrne has named Zuriel Togaitama as cover for hooker, with props Emosi Tuqiri and Samu Tawake as loosehead and tighthead props respectively.

Leone Rotuisolia is replacement lock, while young Motikiai Murray will again cover for the flankers.

Simi Kuruvoli is back up halfback, while Kemu Valetini will provide cover for the inside halves. Epeli Momo rounds out the substitute bench.